Ducks to face Nicholls State, Nevada and Tennessee in 2013 season

Oregon filled out its 2013 nonconference schedule recently by agreeing to host Nicholls State in Autzen Stadium on Aug. 31, 2013.

The Colonels, an FCS program, went 1-10 in 2011, and open their 2012 season at Oregon State on Sept. 1. Nicholls State fills a spot on Oregon's 2013 schedule previously occupied by Idaho.

After an underwhelming nonconference slate in 2012, the Ducks will have a more traditional set of opponents for 2013. The Ducks should get a chance to play much of the roster against the Colonels, will test themselves against a regional mid-major at Nevada the following week and then return home to face former national powerhouse Tennessee on Sept. 14, 2013.

The next opening on Oregon's schedule is thought to be in 2014, when the Ducks are scheduled to host Wyoming and Michigan State. With only four conference home dates that year, Oregon would likely look for a third nonconference home game to fill out the slate.